Donovan Douglas Talkington

Donovan Douglas Talkington obituary, Fairmont, WV

Donovan Douglas Talkington

Donovan Talkington Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Donovan Douglas Talkington Born June 20, 2025, at 8:05 am at United Hospital Center Passed June 20, 2025, at 10:57 pm at The Ruby Children's Hospital
Our perfect little angel
While your time on this world was brief, the impact on your family was great, as much as we wanted and needed you here with us, God had other plans. You are loved and cherished so big by so many. Although we say goodbye, for now, you will forever be in our hearts each day until we meet again. Donovan Douglas Talkington is survived by his mother and father, Tara Nicole and Isaac Douglas Talkington; his sisters, Nyra Dawn and Ivy Rose; his grandma, April Montgomery and Chris, his grandpa, Jimmy Montgomery and Michelle, his mimi and pop-pop, Jennifer and Mark Talkington, his great grandparents; Rosie and Larry Sims, his aunts and uncles; Daisy, Ashley, James, Naomi, Xavier, and Cameron and Kenzie. Also, several other family members.
Flowers are welcome or in lieu of flowers donations for the family to help with funeral expenses will also be appreciated.
Donations can be made at https://www.tmcfunding.com/funds/donovan-talkington/13691/
Family and friends may gather at the Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 12:00 pm until the time of service at 2:00 pm, with Pastor Matt Holbert presiding.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at carpenterandford.com
Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home is honored to serve the Talkington family.
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